Dodgydave

Thanks for your reply Djedj. I have now had further 'experts' examine the Dolmans. The general consensus seems to be that they have both been used as theatrical costumes; the Brown Jacket was made around 1900, using original buttons, but the Light Blue jacket, is in fact pre 1830; the giveaway is the small size, the circular quilting to the inside front and the general quality of manufacture. So the Blue one would seem to be the real thing!

Well, no luck on this forum, but I spoke to a dealer at a recent Military show and he confirmed that the blue jacket is pre 1830; he admitted that he was not a gentleman, prehaps that's why he knew?

Any ideas, help on these please gents?? Many Thanks.

Here's a couple of close ups of the insides of the jackets. The printed 'rectangle' is in the Brown jacket.

I have acquired these two jackets, which I believe to be French Hussars Dolman from the mid to late 1800's. Can anyone please confirm this, or have any more info on these two? Thanks. (When I can get a photo on here!!!!)